utilitarian
[ yoo-til-i-tair-ee-uhn ]
/ yuˌtɪl ɪˈtɛər i ən /
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adjective
pertaining to or consisting in utility.
having regard to utility or usefulness rather than beauty, ornamentation, etc.
of, relating to, or adhering to the doctrine of utilitarianism.
noun
an adherent ofutilitarianism.
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British Dictionary definitions for utilitarian
utilitarian
/ (juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛərɪən) /
adjective
of or relating to utilitarianism
designed for use rather than beauty
noun
a person who believes in utilitarianism
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